Back pain – causes, symptoms and treatment options of the disease

21 April 2020

The disease-osteochondrosis – what is it, causes, stages, opportunities, and methods of treatment, we consider in this article.

Disease-osteochondrosis – description and treatment options

According to modern medical statistics, currently osteochondrosis 90% of the population of the planet is suffer, almost.

In this number are included, and the people with minor manifestations of degenerative disc disease symptoms, and those in whom the disease was much more, and has already caused a painful punishment and pain.

The physicians of all the countries are sounding the Alarm: in recent years, the disease is clearly rejuvenated, and now the average age of occurrence of osteochondrosis is 30 years old!!!

But the unsettled, in the opinion of the doctors is that, under unfavorable circumstances, signs of osteoarthritis manifest and in the earlier period of life, especially if it is long, uneven, or excessive strain on the back and legs, as well as the consequences of the injury.

What osteochondrosis is?

Progress (development) of osteochondrosis, these degenerative-dystrophic lesions also apply to the tissues of the spine.

The primary Symptom that should warn you – is the appearance of pain in the neck, back, in the lumbar region.

Often is "pain" in the hands, the chest, the shoulders, the upper part of the thigh, etc.

All of this says clearly, that in the spine, pathological changes started and they urgently need to take action until the disease has gone too far, because of the negative dynamics of osteochondrosis are possible:

Atrophy of muscle tissue;
Sensation disorders;
Functional disorders of the internal organs;
the displacement of the internal organs, etc.

In the absence of a timely treatment of osteochondrosis develops in an incurable condition!!!

Causes of osteochondrosis

The most important factor for the development of osteochondrosis is an uneven load on the spine.

Common cause for incorrect (uneven) distribution of the load on the spine serve:

the habit of wearing the bag on one shoulder or in the same Hand;
wrong sitting posture;
sleeping on a soft mattress;
sleep on a high pillow;
the wearing of anatomically wrong types of shoes.

To the additional risk factors:

physical inactivity (lack of exercise);
the presence of obesity;
Injuries of the back;
Injuries to the lower extremities;
Flat feet;
other disorders of the musculoskeletal system;
age-related degenerative processes in the spine due to the blood supply of the spine is deteriorating.

In the etiology (origin) of osteochondrosis, a role may also have such factors at play, such as:

physical strain of the organism;
Neuro-emotional exhaustion;
Metabolic disorders, poisoning caused by unhealthy food, alcohol, drugs, diseases of the gastro-intestinal tract – all this hinders the normal and complete Absorption of nutrients from food;
occupational risks (working in the unhealthy and regular load on the spine, in which he experienced a false Position for a long time or short-term, but superstrong load);
genetic predisposition (the percentage is low, but the probability is possible);
Poor posture in the period of active growth of the body;
not calculated or not in time treatment in a timely scoliosis in children;
tight, uncomfortable shoes, and wear shoes with heels about 3cm;
long-term and/or regular dehydration of the organism;
defects and not well-balanced diet, hypovitaminosis;
Smoking;
Pregnancy (especially multiple), in combination with undeveloped muscle-ligamentous apparatus: due to the shift of the center of gravity begin to degenerative processes in the spine.

Phases of the development of osteochondrosis

Development, osteochondrosis go through four phases:

The first Phase is due to the appearance of pathologies in the core of the intervertebral disc. Due to the unnatural strain on the process of dehydration (dehydration) of the kernel begins, which leads to a decrease in the height of the intervertebral disc and the rupture of the annulus fibrosus.Symptoms in this stage usually does not exist or is very low, you might experience slight discomfort, prolonged stay in an uncomfortable static pose, while the active movement, etc.
During the second stage of the disease occurs on complaints in the Form of pain, in particular, in the case of certain types of loads, movements and positions of the body. During the second stage, a reduction of the distance between the vertebrae vertebrates and sagging muscles and ligaments. All of this causes the increased mobility of the vertebrae with the discs, which is quite dangerous and threatens their removal, or slip.
The third stage of osteochondrosis by the formation of the prolapses and protrusion. You can. as a result of Subluxation and/or the development of arthrosis of all joints In the case of certain movements, perhaps a feeling of stiffness and lack of mobility. In the extremities occur, feelings of tingling and numbness can. To feel at this stage of osteochondrosis significantly the pain in the back, in the neck, in the lumbar spine and in the sacrum of the spine, at the coccyx (everything depends on the localization of the affected drives).
During the fourth stage of osteochondrosis of the body, trying to correct the consequences of hypermobility (excessive mobility) of the spine, begins the adaptation to the interference of the functionality of the spine and at the points of contact vertebrae to form osteophytes (new bone formation) will begin to improve the fixation of a vertebra.

But, unfortunately, in some cases, osteophytes affecting the nerve cause-and even more vertebrae hurt. What in the intervertebral discs and the joints, fibrous ankylosis begins.

Symptoms of osteochondrosis

The main symptoms of osteochondrosis is a feeling of discomfort and/or pain in the area of the neck and back.

How are acute symptoms, as well as what additional symptoms manifest themselves in the course of the development of osteochondrosis, depending on the stage of the disease and of each individual case.

Pathology of the intervertebral discs of the cervical and lumbar spine are much more common than degenerative and dystrophic changes in the area of the sternum.

Among the symptoms of osteoarthritis:

regular or long-lasting tiredness of the back;
low or strong (depending on the stage of the disease) pain syndrome in the area of the neck, back, chest, shoulder girdle;
exhausting, bound movement of the upper extremities.

The clinical picture of osteoarthritis is largely dependent on the localization (position), the pathology, the degree of development of the process, from the individual peculiarities of the patient.

Pathology of the intervertebral discs, Bias, a protrusion, disc herniation and attachment of osteophytes lead to a variety of consequences.

Among the most common a violation of normal blood circulation in the tissues, pinched nerves, dysfunction of the vertebral canal, edema, fibrosis tissues and structures.

Such effects may be accompanied by a huge amount of different symptoms, which leads to difficulties in the accurate diagnosis of the disease.

Among the most common symptoms of osteochondrosis such symptoms:

Pain in the back, neck, lower back, in the shoulder belt, in the area of the ribs;
Discomfort and stiffness of the trunk, which in certain positions of the body: gradients, curves, with an increase of the muscle tension;
Feeling of numbness of the upper and lower extremities;
Muscle and pivotally complaints, muscle cramps;
Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue;
Pain in the area of the heart;
Violation of the sensitivity of the hands;
Muscle weakness.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis vary, depending on where they are localized pathology:

In the case of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine pain to dominate in your neck, arms, shoulder girdle, which I "give away" in the area of the shoulder blades and the shoulder. There is also headache, dizziness, flickering "front sights" or spots before the eyes, noise in the ears.
In the case of lesions of the thoracic localized pain in the area of the chest, the heart, the inner surface of the shoulder, in the armpit area. Possible discomfort when breathing, shortness of breath.
Osteochondrosis in lumbosacral area of the spine due to pain in lower back with "by" in the legs, pain in the upper part of the thigh, in the organs of the small pelvis. Quite often, sexual dysfunction occurs.

Important!!! Superficial symptoms such as fatigue, back pain, can testify not only about the presence of degenerative disc disease, but also about the accession of other diseases, or the development of other pathological processes and disorders that are not associated with the Degeneration of the intervertebral discs, so that the diagnosis "osteochondrosis" to implement only needs to be a specialist and self-treatment with similar symptoms of a disgrace!!!

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Diagnosis of osteochondrosis

For an accurate diagnosis of the expert such instrumental methods of investigation has, as:

X-rays of the spine;
if necessary, myelography of the spine;
neurological examination of the sensitivity and the reflexes of the spine.

To the additional methods, which are prescribed by a doctor, the diagnosis and the stage of pathological processes are as accurate as possible:

Computed tomography of the spine;
Nuclear magnetic resonance;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Direction in therapy in the treatment of degenerative disc disease – how to treat the disease

Knowledgeable treatment is always based only on an integrated approach. It is on the basis of the degree of the Manifestation of osteochondrosis, in each case, to the health of a particular patient.

The conservative treatment of the disease consists of medication and the execution of the complex corrective therapeutic exercises.

The surgical treatment is in almost every Situation, can not as a method of first choice.

Surgical treatment is only in the absence of positive dynamics, and the active progression of the disease on the background of the fairly lengthy conservative therapy, at the time of the happening of the positive changes in the direction of improvement.

In addition to medical therapies, you need to follow a certain diet and other measures, the very important and necessary for the recovery.

Conservative treatment of degenerative disc disease

The conservative therapy is aimed at relief (elimination) of the pain syndrome, the normalization of the functionality of the spine and on the prevention of negative changes in the future.

In the conservative treatment of degenerative disc disease, the following treatments includes:

Drug Therapy

Drugs for osteoporosis used for the relief of pain to the tissues, the elimination of inflammation in the tissues and for the normalization of exchange processes in an organism, the process of improvement of the blood supply and Regeneration.

In the case of pronounced pain syndrome or acute complications associated with pharmacological Blockade of the nerve endings that also contribute to the severity of the stiffness of the muscles can be.

Important!!! You must clearly understand that the disease is osteochondrosis can't be cured, only taking medication!!!

Be aware that in the absence of marked degenerative changes and obvious pain, the taking of drugs as unjustified. This information can help you avoid the wrong treatment in the case of unskilled professionals.

Medicines, the diseases can be applied for the relief of pain and treatment of degenerative disc:

anti-inflammatory group of drugs;
Medications-Antispasmodics;
Medication-Anti-Oxidants (Vitamins);
A means of improving the blood supply to the tissue;
Drugs for the Regeneration and/or prevent the Degeneration of cartilage tissue.

Drugs can be administered in the Form of ointments, creams for local use for pain, in the Form of tablets for the oral administration, as an injection and as a medicinal patch, relieves pain and improves the condition of the patient for quite a long time without any side effects that occur while taking the pill and the use of injections.

Paving of back pain and osteochondrosis

At the Moment there is such a therapeutic pain reliever patch:

Patch irritating effect (pepper plaster, light-beige paving).
Pavement with a reflective effect (heat build-up).
Patch to has an analgesic effect, based on: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, anesthetics, on the basis of local actions, on the basis of medicinal herbs and dietary supplements (nanoplastyri).
Plaster on the basis of chondroprotectors.
Patch combined exposure.

Therapeutic patches have a number of advantages:

the almost complete absence of contraindications;
no side effects;
the liberation of the load on the organs of digestion, which occurs in the taking of oral means of therapy, particularly important in the presence of pre-existing diseases;
Comfort in use;
save quite a long anesthetic effect – from 12 to 24 hours;
no toxic effects on the body (this is especially proprietary Chinese healing analgesic plaster on the Basis of organic components);
and many other advantages of the use.

Physiotherapeutic Methods.

They help to reduce pain and increase the effect of drugs. In the treatment of osteochondrosis most a the use of ultrasound is widespread waves, magnetic fields, low-frequency currents, laser radiation, etc.

The methods of physical therapy (movement therapy) and kinesitherapy (treatment by movement). Methods of movement therapy and kinesiotherapy procedures aim at the normalization of metabolic processes, the restoration of full-fledged nutrition of the intervertebral disc, the restoration of the arrangement of the vertebrae and the discs between them, on a uniform load distribution in the musculoskeletal system.

Techniques of therapeutic Massage. Massage will improve the blood circulation of the tissue and for the relief of muscle spasms and Clips, for the General improvement of the circulation of the blood.

The hot tub, as a kind of therapeutic Massage, supplements the method that the manual Massage (with the hands), and also promotes normalization of work of the entire nervous system of the body.

Therapy is the method of traction (traction) of the spine using special equipment. The purpose of such Manipulation is to increase intervertebral disc space to normal values, and corrects disturbances in the spine.

The right diet in the case of osteochondrosis

The task of diet in the disease osteochondrosis – improvement of metabolism, the saturation of the body with the important nutrients, vitamins, minerals, ingestion of foods with a high content of antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids and compounds that promote the Regeneration of cartilage tissue.

A healthy drink during the illness is extremely important, and involves the use of clean water per 30 ml per kilogram of body weight of the person is evenly distributed throughout the day (the majority of the water is recommended to drink in the first half of the day).

Need to eat fractional, 5-6 times a day. The Basis of the diet – milk and milk products, lean meat, poultry, fish, fresh and Can fruit, nuts and seeds, grains, herbs in large quantities, and mushrooms.

Especially recommended is the inclusion in the diet of meat-and fish-jelly, jelly, types of dishes, the use of contained in virgin olive oil without heat treatment (for salads, etc.).

Preferred methods are steaming the food processing, baking, cooking. Flour, sweet, fatty, spicy, salty, sausage, and smoked limit. Coffee, strong tea, sweet drinks and alcohol – full taboo!

What are the possible complications of osteochondrosis are?

If unfair, to comply with the assigned physician to avoid the treatment, either permanently, visit a specialist and investigation, then it will clearly contribute to the progression of the disease and provoke the development of complications, diseases, and new diseases, such as, for example:

Hernia of the intervertebral disc (disc herniation spine);
Protrusion;
Kyphosis;
Sciatica;
Salt deposits in the intervertebral disc space;
A stroke of the spinal cord;
muscle mass of the extremities, muscle wasting lose weight due to circulatory disorders;
Paralysis of the lower extremities and disability.

The prophylaxis of osteochondrosis

Recommended the General rules of a healthy life style and:

lack of exercise and promotion of physical activity to exclude;
in the case of a prolonged stay in a static pose on the breaks to warm up to all of 45 minutes for the restoration of the blood circulation in the spine;
choose the right chairs and armchairs with Software -- support for the spine, the Position of your hands on the table and feet on the ground, the body posture, smooth back, relaxed shoulders) get used to (;
for the night's rest selected resilient, should be better, the mattress and pillows;
if required, lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects, at the time of employment with Cardio-sports – strictly observe safety instructions;
orthopedic choose the right shoes;
at every opportunity to go barefoot on uneven ground: it strengthens the muscles of the foot and relieves the movement apparatus;
properly, a drinking cure is to eat;
learn methods of General relaxation: the shoot is tension of the muscles;
regular courses generally vigorous Massage.

We hope, the disease is osteochondrosis of the personal page.

Stay healthy!